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Tender: Assessment of Spring Fattening in St. Lawrence Estuary Belugas Using Aerial Photogrammetry (2024–2025 Data)

Released about 2 months ago

Closed28 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate$10K to $35K

LocationQuebec

AgencyFisheries and Oceans Canada

SourceCanadaBuys

CategoryResearch & Development

Reference30008283

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 28 Sept 2026

About

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to assess the importance of spring in the annual fattening cycle of the endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga population by analyzing aerial drone imagery and morphometric data collected in 2024 and 2025 to evaluate seasonal changes in body condition among male, female, and pregnant belugas. The contractor will perform advanced photogrammetric and morphometric analyses using image analysis software to refine sex identification, identify pregnant females, and assess changes in physical condition across age and sex classes, and will prepare and publish two scientific articles that meet the standards of internationally recognized peer‑reviewed scientific journals.

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This opportunity is likely valuable to marine research institutes, universities, and contractors with demonstrated expertise in aerial photogrammetry, morphometrics and scientific publication; key considerations include working specifically with 2024–2025 drone imagery and morphometric datasets, accurately distinguishing sex and pregnancy from images, and delivering two peer‑review‑quality papers.

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